School Counselor - Inspire Connections Academy

Connections Academy•Boise, ID

6h•Remote

About The Position

Inspire Connections Academy is a tuition-free online public charter school serving students in grades K–12 throughout Idaho. The School Counselor works remotely from a home office in Idaho, virtually supporting students in grades 6–12 and their parents or learning coaches with course selection, scheduling, academic and career planning, graduation requirements, and personal concerns. The counselor is the first point of contact for concerns spanning multiple subject areas and non-academic issues, and develops expertise in secondary course and credit requirements and counseling processes. The counselor delivers a comprehensive school counseling program based on the ASCA National Model; supports students’ academic, interpersonal, post-secondary, and career needs; maintains accurate student records and transcripts; and collaborates with families, teachers, school teams, administrative assistants, and community resources. The position also supports testing, college-credit opportunities, college and job applications, crisis prevention and response, professional development, and graduation activities. Teaching and grading duties may be assigned as necessary. The position is for the 2026–27 school year and is listed as starting ASAP. Applicants must reside in Idaho and hold an Idaho State Pupil Personnel Certificate endorsed as a school counselor or social worker. The role is home-based, with occasional travel for marketing events, field trips, and state testing, potentially including overnight travel. Occasional evening hours may be needed to support families. Scheduled work hours are 8–4 MST. A private workspace, high-speed internet, appropriate childcare arrangements during scheduled work hours, and two-step authentication are required; authentication may require a personal device.

Requirements

Idaho State Pupil Personnel Certificate endorsed as a school counselor or social worker.
Must reside in Idaho.
Strong technology skills, particularly with Google Workspace, Zoom, and Windows-based operating systems.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to analyze data, develop and implement intervention plans, and track student progress.
Flexibility, strong collaboration skills, and ability to work independently and manage responsibilities in a remote, home-based setting.
Willingness to travel occasionally for marketing events, field trips, and state testing; travel may include overnight stays.
Willingness to work occasional evening hours to support families as needed.
Private workspace free from distraction, high-speed internet, and appropriate childcare arrangements for dependent children during scheduled work hours (8–4 MST).
Two-step authentication is required to access all systems and may require use of a personal device.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain an effective comprehensive school counseling program based on the ASCA National Model.
Advise students and families on academics, career planning, graduation, course selection, scheduling, and graduation planning.
Keep current on high school graduation requirements and communicate them to relevant stakeholders.
Help students and parents select secondary courses according to state credit and graduation requirements, student needs, and interests, including developing Four Year Plans.
Advise students about dropping courses and changing schedules, seek support as needed, and ensure school policies are followed.
Review student transcripts and credit entries, and follow procedures to keep transcripts accurate and up to date.
Work with administrative assistants to obtain records from students’ previous schools and forward records when appropriate.
Advocate for students by maintaining knowledge of equity and diversity issues and promoting equal educational opportunities.
Implement programs addressing interpersonal adjustment issues for students and families.
Work with school teams to identify and help families access school and community resources, and implement follow-up processes.
Participate in developing crisis prevention and management plans and serve on the Student Support Team (SST).
Coordinate a team of grades 6–12 teachers to identify students at risk or in crisis, serve as the main contact for those students and families, and communicate with them regularly.
Help secure complete and accurate student records and support families through the withdrawal process, including collecting withdrawal data.
Report and refer critical incidents affecting student well-being as required by law, regulations, or ethical standards; stay current on state incident-reporting and documentation rules.
Help students who enroll mid-semester integrate into coursework and address prior grades, credits, and evaluations with teachers.
Implement Advanced Placement support, SAT and ACT preparation, and college entrance preparation programs.
Understand requirements for and assist with administration of high school testing, including PSAT, SAT, ACT, and AP exams.
Educate stakeholders about Advanced Opportunities funding and help students and families create plans to maximize college-credit earning potential.
Assist students in selecting and registering for college classes and serve as an Idaho Digital Learning Academy site coordinator as needed.
Help students research post-secondary career and education options and prepare college and job applications.
Educate students and parents about college admissions requirements and financial aid.
Support professional development for teachers and school staff.
Assume teaching and grading duties as necessary.
Assist with coordinating high school graduation ceremonies and perform other duties as assigned.